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League of Legends Locke Abilities Revealed: Full Kit Explained

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League of Legends Locke Abilities Revealed: Full Kit Explained

The ever-expanding hero roster of League of Legends continues to grow with the addition of Locke, the game’s newest arrival.

Riot Games officially unveiled Locke on June 9th, revealing his full list of abilities to the public, and it’s already turning heads within the community.

While the Mid-lane AP Assassin champion being added to the LoL roster had already previously been leaked, this is the first time we’ve had the chance to take a look at his detailed kit.

In this article, we’ll check out everything you need to know about Locke in LoL, and explain all the abilities that the Ashen Exorcist will bring to the table.

LoL Locke Abilities Explained

As per the lore, Corvin Locke throws nails, performs dark rituals, and comes from a long line of Demacian occultists.

“Born into lies and hypocrisy, he learned young that demons aren’t the cause of humanity’s darkness, but the consequence. Now, Locke tears through every soul, exposing its darkness, intent on making the world a more honest place… one exorcism at a time.”

Here’s a list of all the abilities of Locke in LoL, as confirmed by Riot Games:

Passive – Silver Stake

  • Locke pins enemies’ souls with his attacks, dealing bonus magic damage On-Hit, increased based on the enemy’s missing Health.

Q – Ritual Nails

  • Locke readies a set of Soul Nails to throw forward, dealing magic damage and marking enemies hit. The nails apply a slow based on stacks. Attacking the enemy consumes the Soul Nails, dealing magic damage per stack. Restores a portion of cooldown and mana for unspent Nails.

W – Soul Ignition

  • Locke releases his own seals, gaining Move Speed decaying over time. While this effect is active, he suffers % health true damage per second but heals back a portion of damage taken plus an additional amount based on missing health and time passed. The seals remain unbound for a few seconds and can be Recast to end early.

E – Ashen Pursuit

  • Locke blinks to a location, dealing magic damage around him. Afterward, his next attack dashes to his target, dealing magic damage to all enemies in his path. Each of these hits consumes Soul Nails. Cooldown resets on takedown.

R – Purgatory

  • Locke kicks a binding artifact to a location that opens on arrival, shooting chained Soul Nails at enemies in the area, dealing magic damage and slowing. Marked Champions that are brought below a threshold are pulled inside and killed. If a Champion is executed, the duration of the binding is reset on other affected Champions. After a few seconds, the artifact seals itself and is left on the ground if a Champion was sealed. If Locke picks up the artifact, he permanently increases the execution threshold and refunds a portion of his current cooldown for each Champion sealed.

LoL Locke Release Date

As confirmed by the devs, Locke will be available to play in the LoL PBE servers starting today.

For everyone else, mark your calendars: Locke will officially hit the live servers on June 24, 2026, alongside the release of patch 26.13.

Riot Games Reveals New League of Legends Champion Locke: Release Date, Abilities, and More

Sonu Banerjee
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Riot Games Reveals New League of Legends Champion Locke: Release Date, Abilities, and More

Earlier today, Riot Games officially unveiled Locke, the newest character to be added to the ever-expanding roster of Champions in League of Legends.

The nail-slinging exorcist will join the LoL roster as the game’s newest Mid-lane AP Assassin champion.

While some previous leaks had already suggested the arrival of Locke to LoL in the near future, the full list of his abilities remained shrouded in mystery up until today.

In this article, we’ll go through everything you need to know about Locke in LoL, including his abilities, release date, and more.

LoL Locke Release Date

Locke will officially release on the live LoL servers on June 24, 2026, alongside the Patch 26.13 update.

Fans who are interested in checking out the new LoL champ early will be able to do so by tuning into the PBE servers starting June 9, 2026.

Note that Locke’s abilities might see minor tweaks by the time he is released on the live servers.

LoL Locke Abilities

Below, we have listed all the abilities of Locke in LoL, as confirmed by Riot:

Passive – Silver Stake

  • Locke pins enemies’ souls with his attacks, dealing bonus magic damage On-Hit, increased based on the enemy’s missing Health.

Q – Ritual Nails

  • Locke readies a set of Soul Nails to throw forward, dealing magic damage and marking enemies hit. The nails apply a slow based on stacks. Attacking the enemy consumes the Soul Nails, dealing magic damage per stack. Restores a portion of cooldown and mana for unspent Nails.

W – Soul Ignition

  • Locke releases his own seals, gaining Move Speed decaying over time. While this effect is active, he suffers % health true damage per second but heals back a portion of damage taken plus an additional amount based on missing health and time passed. The seals remain unbound for a few seconds and can be Recast to end early.

E – Ashen Pursuit

  • Locke blinks to a location, dealing magic damage around him. Afterward, his next attack dashes to his target, dealing magic damage to all enemies in his path. Each of these hits consumes Soul Nails. Cooldown resets on takedown.

R – Purgatory

  • Locke kicks a binding artifact to a location that opens on arrival, shooting chained Soul Nails at enemies in the area, dealing magic damage and slowing. Marked Champions that are brought below a threshold are pulled inside and killed. If a Champion is executed, the duration of the binding is reset on other affected Champions. After a few seconds, the artifact seals itself and is left on the ground if a Champion was sealed. If Locke picks up the artifact, he permanently increases the execution threshold and refunds a portion of his current cooldown for each Champion sealed.

We have a separate article explaining all the abilities with videos. Click here to check it.

LoL Locke Lore

According to Locke’s lore, he comes from a line of Demacian occultists and is well-versed in forbidden rituals. His full name is Corvin Locke.

“Born into lies and hypocrisy, he learned young that demons aren’t the cause of humanity’s darkness, but the consequence. Now, Locke tears through every soul, exposing its darkness, intent on making the world a more honest place… one exorcism at a time.”

Valorant 12.11 Patch Adds New Customizable Cards, Bug Fixes, and More

Sonu Banerjee
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Valorant 12.11 Patch Adds New Customizable Cards, Bug Fixes, and More

Riot Games has officially revealed the patch notes for the Valorant 12.11 update, shedding light on the full list of changes coming to the shooter with the upcoming patch.

Valorant 12.11 is the last update that the title will receive before the big 13.0 patch. As a result, it doesn’t include any drastic changes that could impact the competitive meta ahead of Masters London.

In fact, the highlight of the latest Valorant update is something that’s outside the game client: My VALORANT Cards. This newly added feature enables players to express their skill, personality, and connect with other players using personalized cards.

These cards can be crafted by any player with over 5 games through the official Riot Games website and can be shared with other gamers globally.

Other than this, the Valorant 12.11 patch also brings a series of bug fixes and improvements that have been outlined in the official patch notes

Valorant 12.11 Patch Notes: All Changes

Below, we have listed the detailed patch notes for the Valorant 12.11 update, as confirmed by Riot:

ALL PLATFORMS

GENERAL UPDATES

  • My VALORANT Card is now live!
    • Flex your skill, highlight your personality, and connect with other players using a personalized VALORANT card. You can use My VALORANT Card to find the perfect new addition to your squad based on what matters most to you—rank, roles to fill, or purely vibes.
    • Check out mycard.playvalorant.com to create your card, share on socials, and find new friends to add to your stack.

BUG FIXES

  • Agents
    • Fixed a bug where Agents would frequently repeat the spike pick up line when dropped on the zipline in Fracture.
    • Fixed a bug where if in left-handed mode Skye, Neon, and Fade’s HUD VFX would sometimes appear shifted into the middle of the screen.
    • Fixed a bug where Miks was getting assists for healing uninjured allies with M-Pulse.
    • Fixed a bug where Viper’s Pit was getting stuck unable to expand in a few specific spots.
    • Fixed a bug where Sage’s Healing Orb was not usable during the buy phase.
    • Fixed a bug where Miks’ M-Pulse could not be toggled after quickly swapping between abilities.
    • Fixed a bug where Clove’s Not Dead Yet first person and third person SFX were not playing when the ability was available and when the ability timed out.
    • Fixed an issue where Raze’s Blast Pack wasn’t dealing damage to destructible enemy abilities.
    • Fixed an issue where Gekko’s reclaimable ability globules would disappear after using Thrash.
  • Maps
    • Fixed a bug on Breeze that allowed multiple Agent abilities to lock onto enemies who were out of sight behind the large boxes on A Main.
  • Store
    • Fixed an overlap issue on buy button prompts in Arabic while previewing bundles. 

KNOWN ISSUES

  • Agents
    • We’re aware of the issue with Waylay where she can place her Refract on a roof on Ascent.
  • Maps
    • We’re aware of the issue on Lotus where the doors sometimes don’t open.

PC ONLY

PREMIER UPDATES

  • V26A3 Contender and Invite Division schedule changes:
    • Playoffs now take place across multiple days.
      • The first round of playoffs will be on June 20
      • Teams that advance from the first round return on June 21 for their next matchup
      • Make sure to check the schedule in client for round start times for your zone!

BUG FIXES

  • Premier
    • Fixed a bug where Premier team tags would not show up in the Buy menu during pre-round phase.
    • Added clearer error messaging during the ‘Create Team’ flow when a name and tag is already taken.

CONSOLE ONLY

WEAPON UPDATES

  • Judge
    • Minimum spread increased from 2.25 >>> 2.5
      • This change was made in Patch 12.09 for PC and is now being implemented for Console as we previously mentioned in the Patch 12.09 Patch Notes.

BUG FIXES

  • Fixed an issue where you couldn’t see the Cypher camera model when placing the ability.

Call of Duty Black Ops 1 and 2 Remasters Reportedly Leaked: What We Know So Far

Sonu Banerjee
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Call of Duty Black Ops 1 and 2 Remasters Reportedly Leaked: What We Know So Far

A wave of credible leaks has taken the Call of Duty community by storm recently, pointing towards the potential remasters of two of the franchise’s most beloved entries: Black Ops and Black Ops 2.

The trail of leaks regarding the CoD Black Ops remasters initially started in late May 2026, when South Korea’s Game Rating and Administration Committee published fresh rating entries for both titles, filed on May 21 and deliberated on May 29. That alone was enough to raise eyebrows within the CoD community, since the same ratings body has a well-documented track record of surfacing games ahead of official announcements.

Notably, both the games required entirely new rating submissions rather than simple re-certifications, strongly hinting towards a potential remastered or significantly updated version being in the works rather than simple re-releases.

A few weeks later, things escalated further. PlayStation Game Size, a trusted leaker known for tracking backend updates on PlayStation servers, spotted listings for both titles on PS4 and PS5, complete with logos.

The account further notes that these appear to be straight ports rather than full remasters, closer to the Red Dead Redemption treatment, and will reportedly include modes beyond just the campaign. 

Both the Black Ops and Black Ops 2 remasters are reportedly set to shadow drop during the Nintendo Direct livestream on June 9, 2026, a move that could be tied to Activision’s push to bring the Call of Duty franchise to Nintendo Switch 2. 

Note that neither Microsoft nor Activision has officially confirmed anything as of yet, so take this news with a grain of salt.

However, with two separate leaks from reputable sources, it’s looking increasingly likely that fans will soon get to relive the nostalgia of the classic Black Ops era on modern hardware.

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Fortnite Sprite Chest Locations in Chapter 7 Season 3 Revealed

Aritra Patra
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Fortnite Sprite Chest Locations in Chapter 7 Season 3 Revealed

Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 3 introduced Sprites as a core mechanic, and Sprite Chests are the main way to find them. There are 33 of these chests spread across the new Shattered Coast map. If you want to grow your collection fast, knowing exactly where they spawn saves a lot of time.

What Is a Sprite Chest?

Sprite Chests are a new container type added in Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 3. Opening one guarantees you a Sprite along with a loot item. They look different from regular chests. The containers resemble ancient chests with a blue glow and a pink crystal on top. When you are near one, it plays a sound similar to the Vault Chests from Chapter 2.

They are not as common as standard loot chests or Relic Chests (the blue rare tier ones), but they are easy to spot once you know the area.

One thing to keep in mind: Sprite Chests spawn randomly at known locations. Not every spot will have a chest in every match. The list below covers all confirmed spawn points, not guaranteed spawns per game.

What Do Sprites Do?

Sprites are small companion spirits that float alongside you as a Back Bling during matches. They provide passive abilities and change how you play. In Chapter 7 Season 3, the mechanic works differently from Chapter 6. You need to locate Sprites across the map and bring them to an extraction point to add them to your collection for use in future matches. If another player eliminates you, your Sprite drops and becomes available for them to grab.

Each Sprite has a different buff. The Earth Sprite, for example, gives you a chance to find additional rare items when opening chests.

Gold variants exist too. Gold Sprites share the same base ability as their standard versions but add a bonus effect. Every elimination grants 1,600 XP, which can add up to between 5,000 and 10,000 XP across a few kills in one match.

All 33 Sprite Chest Locations in Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 3

Here are all known Sprite Chest locations across the map:

  • North of Frosted Flats: 1 Sprite Chest
  • Heatwave Harbor: 3 Sprite Chests
  • Collider Corridor Alpha Landmark: 1 Sprite Chest
  • Shaken Sanctuary: 3 Sprite Chests
  • Calamari Canyon: 3 Sprite Chests
  • Sinister Strip: 4 Sprite Chests
  • Wonkeeland: 3 Sprite Chests
  • Lifty Lodge: 2 Sprite Chests
  • The Zero Point Landmark: 1 Sprite Chest
  • South of Wonkeeland: 1 Sprite Chest
  • Frosted Flats: 2 Sprite Chests
  • Wettest Bones Research Facility Landmark: 1 Sprite Chest
  • Crashout Estates Landmark: 1 Sprite Chest
  • The Battlewoods: 1 Sprite Chest
  • Chopped Shop: 1 Sprite Chest
  • Collider Corridor Beta Landmark: 1 Sprite Chest
  • South of Calamari Canyon: 2 Sprite Chests
  • Golden Grove: 1 Sprite Chest
  • Cluster Coast: 1 Sprite Chest

    Sinister Strip has the highest concentration of Sprite Chests in one area at four. Calamari Canyon, Heatwave Harbor, Shaken Sanctuary, and Wonkeeland each have three.

    Vaults are another reliable way to find Sprite Chests. Small vaults contain a rare chest, Slurp barrels, and a Sprite Chest. Large Sprite Vaults, opened with a legendary keycard, contain multiple Sprite Chests along with high-rarity loot and regular chests.

    The two epic Sprite Vaults are located at Frosted Flats and Sinister Strip. Both are underground. Head to the marked POI and find the ladder entrance to get in.

    Keys and keycards drop randomly from chests across the map. There is no fixed NPC or floor spawn tied to them this Fortnite season.

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    Xbox Lost Millions of Subscribers After Game Pass Price Hike

    Aritra Patra
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    Xbox Lost Millions of Subscribers After Game Pass Price Hike

    Xbox Game Pass shed millions of subscribers following a steep 50% price increase in October 2025. Xbox Chief Strategy Officer Matthew Ball confirmed this at The Game Business Live event on June 8, 2026, speaking alongside show host Christopher Dring during Summer Game Fest. The admission is one of the most direct public acknowledgments Microsoft has made about the damage caused by last year’s price change.

    What Matthew Ball Said

    Ball told The Game Business Live that Xbox “shed millions of subscribers over the span of a few months” after the price hike. The statement was first shared publicly by The Game Awards host Geoff Keighley on X.

    Ball did not give a specific subscriber count. The last publicly reported Game Pass figures hovered between 35 and 38 million. Going by the scale of losses Ball described, current numbers may be closer to 30 million.

    The October 2025 price change raised Game Pass Ultimate from $19.99 to $29.99 per month. That is a 50% increase. At the time, users rushed to cancel their memberships in large enough numbers that Microsoft’s cancellation page reportedly crashed.

    Xbox CEO Asha Sharma Had Already Flagged the Problem

    Ball’s comments at The Game Business Live were not entirely new ground. Last month, Xbox CEO Asha Sharma sent a note to employees that “growth slowed down and subscriber loss accelerated after the pricing and SKU changes last year.” She described a recent Game Pass price cut as “a good first step” and told staff they would “have to outwork the problem in front of us in our path to restore durable growth.”

    Sharma did not share specific numbers in that note. She has since said the changes are “helping move Xbox in the right direction,” with subscriber retention improving after the price reduction took effect.

    Ball Joined Xbox in Late May 2026

    Matthew Ball was appointed Xbox Chief Strategy Officer in late May 2026. He came from outside the company. Before joining Microsoft, he worked as a games industry analyst and was CEO of Epyllion, a venture investment and advisory firm. He also served as head of strategy and planning at Amazon Studios.

    Ball said that when he first sat down with Sharma, she asked him directly: “Is it fixable?” He said yes. “I’m a strategic optimist,” Ball told the audience at The Game Business Live. “I think it’s incredibly defeatist to think that in any scenario you can’t do better.”

    The 100 Million Subscriber Target Looks Harder Now

    Before the price hike, Game Pass was projected to reach 100 million subscribers by 2030. With subscriber counts now lower than they were a year ago, that target requires more than tripling the current user base in under four years.

    Ball acknowledged the challenge but said he believes the service can recover under current leadership. He pointed to a plan involving a “reliable pipeline” of exclusives to give Xbox players a reason to stay subscribed.

    BMPS 2026 Grand Finals Headed to Jaipur with ₹4 Crore Prize Pool

    Aditya Parsutkar
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    BMPS 2026 Grand Finals Headed to Jaipur with ₹4 Crore Prize Pool

    KRAFTON India has officially announced Jaipur as the host city for the BMPS 2026 Grand Finals. The biggest BGMI event of the year will take place from June 19 to June 21 at the Jaipur Exhibition & Convention Centre (JECC), where the country’s top teams will battle for a massive ₹4 crore prize pool.

    Apart from the prize money, the tournament carries huge importance as the BMPS 2026 champion will secure a direct slot at the Esports World Cup (EWC) 2026. Another Indian team will qualify through the KRAFTON India Esports (KIE) Rankings.

    Jaipur to Host India’s Biggest BGMI Event

    The BMPS 2026 Grand Finals will feature 16 teams competing across 18 matches over three days. Six matches will be played each day as teams fight for the national title and a chance to represent India on the global stage.

    Eight teams have already qualified for the Grand Finals after their performances in the league stage:

    • GodLike Esports
    • iQOO 8Bit
    • iQOO SOUL
    • Vasista Esports
    • Divine Gaming
    • iQOO Orangutan
    • Victores Sumus
    • 7Gods Esports

    The remaining eight slots will be decided through the ongoing Semi-Finals and Last Chance stages.

    EWC 2026 Qualification Up for Grabs

    BMPS 2026 is one of the most important BGMI tournaments of the year because it serves as a qualification pathway for the Esports World Cup 2026.

    The winner of BMPS 2026 will directly qualify for the EWC 2026, while another Indian representative will be selected based on the KRAFTON India Esports Rankings. This gives teams an additional reason to perform well during the tournament.

    KRAFTON India on Bringing BMPS 2026 to Jaipur

    Speaking about the announcement, Karan Pathak, Associate Director – Esports, KRAFTON India, said: “India’s esports ecosystem has evolved at a pace that few could have anticipated, and BMPS has been central to that journey. The Grand Finals in Jaipur will bring together the finest BGMI squads in the country, competing not just for a national title but for the opportunity to represent India on one of the biggest stages in global esports. Jaipur’s world-class event infrastructure, passionate youth audience, and growing gaming community made it a natural choice to host the biggest BGMI event of the year. We are excited to bring the BMPS Grand Finals to the city and look forward to an incredible showcase of talent and competition.”

    Tickets and Broadcast Details

    KRAFTON India has partnered with District as the official ticketing partner for the BMPS 2026 Grand Finals. Fans will be able to purchase tickets through the platform and attend the event live in Jaipur.

    Read More: How to Book BMPS 2026 Tickets for Semi-Finals and Last Chance: Price, Venue, Schedule, and More

    For those unable to attend, all matches will be streamed live in Hindi and English on the official Krafton India Esports YouTube channel.

    With a ₹4 crore prize pool, EWC 2026 qualification on the line, and the best BGMI teams in the country set to compete, the BMPS 2026 Grand Finals promises to be one of the biggest esports events ever held in India.

    BMPS 2026 Semi-Finals Day 1: Match Timings, Groups, Map Rotation, and More

    Aditya Parsutkar
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    BMPS 2026 Semi-Finals Day 1: Match Timings, Groups, Map Rotation, and More

    The highly anticipated BMPS 2026 Semi-Finals are set to begin today at the Nodwin Gaming Arena in Delhi NCR. A total of 24 teams will be in action as they start their journey toward securing a place in the BMPS 2026 Grand Finals.

    Day 1 will feature six matches across Rondo, Erangel, and Miramar. Group B teams will play all six matches today, while Groups A and C will play three matches each. With every point crucial in the race for Grand Finals qualification, fans can expect intense BGMI action right from the opening game.

    BMPS 2026 Semi-Finals Day 1 Schedule

    MatchMapGroupsTime
    Match 1RondoAB4:00 PM IST
    Match 2ErangelAB4:40 PM IST
    Match 3ErangelAB5:20 PM IST
    Match 4ErangelCB6:00 PM IST
    Match 5MiramarCB6:40 PM IST
    Match 6MiramarCB7:20 PM IST

    BMPS 2026 Semi-Finals Groups

    Group A

    • Wild Fangs
    • Gods Reign
    • Genesis Esports
    • Zero Arc
    • Reckoning Esports
    • Revenant XSpark
    • Welt Esports
    • Team Versatile

    Group B

    • Meta Ninza
    • 4TR Official
    • Autobotz Esports
    • Rising Esports
    • Higgboson
    • Team AX
    • Team Tamilas
    • Mysterious 4

    Group C

    • Team Apex Gaming
    • Windgod Esports
    • Rapid Chaos
    • Myth Official
    • Lastade Esports
    • White Walkers
    • Nebula Esports
    • True Rippers

    Read More: How to Book BMPS 2026 Tickets for Semi-Finals and Last Chance: Price, Venue, Schedule, and More

    Teams to Watch on Day 1

    Group B will be under the spotlight as it plays all six matches scheduled for the opening day. Teams such as Team AX, Team Tamilas, Autobotz Esports, and 4TR Official will have an opportunity to build an early lead in the overall standings.

    Meanwhile, fans will also be eager to watch strong contenders from Groups A and C, including Gods Reign, Revenant XSpark, Genesis Esports, Team Apex Gaming, and True Rippers.

    BMPS 2026 Semi-Finals Format

    The Semi-Finals will be played from June 9 to June 12, featuring 24 teams divided into three groups of eight teams each.

    The stage follows a double round-robin format, with every team playing 16 matches. After all matches are completed, a single overall leaderboard will determine the standings.

    • Top 8 teams qualify directly for the BMPS 2026 Grand Finals.
    • Teams placed 9th to 22nd move to the Last Chance Stage.
    • The bottom two teams are eliminated from the tournament.

    With only eight direct qualification spots available, every match will play a crucial role in shaping the leaderboard.

    Where to Watch BMPS 2026 Semi-Finals Day 1

    Fans can watch all BMPS 2026 Semi-Finals matches live on the official Krafton India Esports YouTube channel. The tournament broadcast will be available in both Hindi and English.

    As the battle for Grand Finals qualification begins, Day 1 promises exciting clashes between some of the best BGMI teams in the country.

    IEM Cologne Major 2026 Stage 2 Day 3 Recap

    Sarjyo Mukherjee
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    IEM Cologne Major 2026 Stage 2 Day 3 Recap

    Following 6 thrilling matches, Day 3 of the IEM Cologne Major 2026 has set the teams who will advance to the next round of the event. With several top sides missing out on qualification the day before, a few powerhouse teams will be booking their tickets today, ahead of the final day of the round.

    As it stands

    TeamMRWRLRDRecord
    Spirit35210+423–0
    FUT35948+113–0
    G248971+183–1
    BetBoom46352+113–1
    9z4565603–1
    paiN47058+122–2
    Legacy46154+72–2
    Monte4737302–2
    TYLOO45154-32–2
    B848892-42–2
    BIG44556-112–2
    MIBR45367-141–3
    Astralis43956-171–3
    M8044465-211–3
    GamerLegion34860-120–3
    FlyQuest33352-190–3

    Highlights of the day

    Astralis losing 2-0 to paiN saw them bow out of the event in what could only be described as a disappointing exit. B8 outlasting MIBR in a three-map thriller put an end to MIBR’s journey at the event in a game that could easily have gone either way. 9Z cruised past TYLOO, which ensured their qualification in the next round of play, putting TYLOO in the 2-2 bracket. Monte falling at the hands of BetBoom put them in need of another win to make it through, while BetBoom will be heading to Stage 3 with confidence. In the highlight game of the decade, G2 convincingly took down BIG with a dominant performance, winning with a dominant scoreline in back-to-back maps to ensure their ticket to Stage 3.

    Stage 2 Day 3 Matches

    MatchTimeFormat
    Monte vs paiN17:30BO3
    Legacy vs TYLOO20:00BO3
    BIG vs B822:30BO3

    Some upsets, some excitement, Stage 2 Day 3 matches gave us a few more teams who would be heading to the next stage of the IEM Cologne Major. As we approach the final day of Stage 2, curtains are ready to be drawn, with some going to Stage 3 with high hopes while others head to the airport with broken hearts.

    IEM Cologne Major 2026 Stage 2 Day 1 Recap

    Nintendo Direct June 9 2026: Start Time and How to Watch

    Aritra Patra
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    Nintendo Direct June 9 2026: Start Time and How to Watch

    Nintendo has officially confirmed a Nintendo Direct for Tuesday, June 9, 2026. The announcement came through the Nintendo Today app, with the event starting at 7:00 AM PT / 10:00 AM ET / 3:00 PM UK.

    The showcase will run for roughly 50 minutes and cover upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch games. Right after, a Nintendo Treehouse: Live event will follow for around 95 minutes, featuring gameplay of select titles from the Direct.

    First Major Direct Since September 2025

    This is the first general Nintendo Direct of 2026 and the first of its kind since last September. Earlier in the year, Nintendo held a Partner Showcase in February, along with smaller game-specific presentations.

    Nintendo has held a June Direct every year since 2012. Some years have been game-specific, while older June Directs tied into E3 and offered a broader look at Nintendo’s upcoming lineup.

    This month also marks one year since the Nintendo Switch 2 launched. The console is Nintendo’s fastest-selling ever and has reached 19.86 million units sold as of March 31, 2026.

    The Nintendo Direct will be available to watch on YouTube. The Nintendo Today app and Nintendo’s official website will also carry the stream.

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